Highest temperature in Taipei on August 16?

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Market context

On 16 August 2026, the highest temperature recorded at Taipei Songshan Airport Station will fall into one of several defined ranges. The market currently prices all outcomes at 0% YES, reflecting either minimal liquidity or a technical artefact in how Polymarket's conditional token architecture displays prices when settlement windows remain distant. USDC collateral on Polygon underpins the contract; resolution hinges on Weather Underground's Daily Observations table rather than the Day High & Low summary, a distinction that matters when station instruments record micro-fluctuations or when different reporting methods diverge.

Taipei's August climate is remarkably consistent. Historical data from the Central Weather Administration shows daily highs cluster between 32–35°C during mid-August, with extreme readings rarely exceeding 37°C. The 2023 heatwave pushed temperatures to 38.5°C in parts of northern Taiwan, though Songshan Airport—located in the city centre—typically records slightly lower peaks than outlying areas. Comparable August 16 observations from prior years show the station has never recorded below 30°C or above 39°C on that date, establishing a tight historical band.

Traders should monitor tropical cyclone forecasts from late July onwards, as typhoons approaching the western Pacific can suppress temperatures by 2–4°C through cloud cover and precipitation. The Japan Meteorological Agency and Central Weather Administration issue ten-day outlooks in early August that will clarify whether anomalous heat or moisture dominates the forecast period. El Niño or La Niña conditions heading into August may also shift seasonal patterns, though current climate indices suggest near-normal conditions for 2026.

Methodology

This page reviews Highest temperature in Taipei on August 16? across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Polymarket Scam?, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

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